antidotes

plural of antidote
as in remedies
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable hoped that taking dance lessons would prove to be an antidote for her loneliness

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Recent Examples of antidotes Atkinson said the audience members were big fans, who especially seemed to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories and the funny antidotes told by the panelists. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair. Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite. Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net. Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The vision underpinning the project reflects Karmitz’s belief that cinemas should serve as antidotes to digital isolation. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026 Burkut and the rest have local antidotes for the problem. Magdalena Stawkowski, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 The good news is that there are antidotes. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidotes
Noun
  • However, there are some tried and tested remedies to eradicate foot odor quickly.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The limits seem to have forced the team to constantly think outside the box for solutions for new gameplay mechanics and level designs.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Antidotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidotes. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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